Books by Leona Sykes – Laura Vanessa Nunes
This section presents the books by Leona Sykes, documenting the life and death of Laura Vanessa Nunes, including Suicide at the Burj Khalifa and Laura’s Voice: Whispers from an Angel.
SUICIDE AT THE BURJ KHALIFA: A DOCUMENTARY RECORD OF IRREFUTABLE EVIDENCE
On 16 November 2014, Laura Vanessa Nunes died after falling from the At the Top SKY observation deck on the 148th floor of the Burj Khalifa. In the hours that followed, an official narrative was put in place, and her death was not reported.
From the Preface:
“Considering the ‘controversy’ surrounding my daughter’s death, I have put together this book of evidence…”
LAURA’S VOICE: WHISPERS FROM AN ANGEL
“Ours was never an easy relationship—we were so alike.”
An intimate reflection on Laura’s life in the Middle East, the tensions that shaped the relationship, and a deeper understanding of where she felt most connected.
Status: Second Edition in Progress
A revised and expanded edition is currently underway and will be published in due course.
This work will accompany the documentary record presented in Suicide at the Burj Khalifa.
These publications form part of a wider effort to document Laura Vanessa Nunes’ life, her personal experiences, and the circumstances surrounding her death at the Burj Khalifa. Together, they present both a personal narrative and a structured record of documented evidence. All books and ebooks, once completed, will be made available through this site, with all proceeds donated to charity.
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Full moon photographed by the author and later shared by Laura, known within the family as “Laura’s Moon”.
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